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Memoirs of a Madman

Ozzy Osbourne · 2014

78 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A powerful anthology of heavy metal anthems featuring theatrical vocals and dark, melodic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with dramatic peaks
  • theatrical vocals for emotional release
  • heavy anthems for high energy
  • nostalgic tracks for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek mellow background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Memoirs of a Madman' is a comprehensive compilation that highlights Ozzy Osbourne’s illustrious solo career since his debut in 1980. By this point, he had navigated numerous lineup changes and personal struggles, solidifying his status as a metal icon after decades in the industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Sabbath· Alice Cooper· Judas Priest

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crazy Train 4:51
  • 2 Mr. Crowley 4:57
  • 3 Flying High Again 4:43
  • 4 Over the Mountain 4:32
  • 5 Bark at the Moon 4:17
  • 6 The Ultimate Sin 3:45
  • 7 Miracle Man 3:44
  • 8 No More Tears (edit) 5:55
  • 9 Mama, I'm Coming Home 4:12
  • 10 Road to Nowhere 5:10
  • 11 Perry Mason 5:53
  • 12 I Just Want You 4:55
  • 13 Gets Me Through 5:06
  • 14 Changes 4:09
  • 15 I Don't Wanna Stop 4:02
  • 16 Let Me Hear You Scream 3:27
  • 17 Paranoid (live) 4:18

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